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efterbliven — meaning in English

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English meaning

backward adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
moronic adjective Extremely stupid or foolish; acting like a moron.

Senses

efterbliven is used for these senses in English:

moronic (medicine, dated) Having a mental age of between seven and twelve years.

backward — full definition

adj/adv Directed or moving toward the rear, or in the opposite direction to normal or expected.
adj Less developed or advanced than expected, especially describing a place, culture, or way of thinking.
adj Reluctant or slow to act, learn, or come forward.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

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